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Most Beautiful City of Kurunegala
Most Beautiful & Ancient City Of Kurunegala
Kurunegala is a major city in Sri Lanka. It is the capital city of the North Western Province, Sri Lanka. The city is a major commercial and a transportation hub in Sri Lanka. Kurunegala is situated at the junction of several main roads linking to other important parts of the country. It is situated about 94 km from Colombo, and 42 km from Kandy.
Kurunegala enjoys a pleasant location overlooked by huge rocky outcrops some of which have been given names of the animals they resemble: Elephant Rock, Tortoise rock etc. According to folklore legend, long time back the city had experienced a severe drought.
The city's climate is tropical and hot all throughout the year. The surrounding rocks play a major role in determining Kurunegala's weather since these rocks increase and retain the heat of the day.
Kurunegala was the capital city of Sri Lanka from 1300-1341. It was a kingdom following kingdom of Yapahuwa. Kurunegala, capital of the Kurunegala District and the modern day province of Wayamba, was used as a royal capital for around half a century with five kings of the Sinhala dynasty reigning as monarchs. The first ruler was King Buvanekabahu II (1293-1302) the son of Buvanekabahu I of Yapahuwa and cousin to King Parakramabahu III of Polonnaruwa.
Location
Province: North Western Province,Click Here :- Kurunegala City Map
See following photograph capturing by me. Lord Buddha Statue in Athugalpura Temple.
Now see my background photograph collection in beautiful Kurunegala City. Every photograph capturing at top of Elephant Rock.
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Beautiful Waterfalls In Sri Lanka
1. Bambarakanda Waterfall
Bambarakanda Falls is the tallest waterfall in Sri Lanka. With a height of 263 m, it ranks as the 299th highest waterfall in the world. Situated in Kalupahana in the Badulla District,
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2. Dunhinda Waterfall
Dunhinda Falls is a most beautiful waterfall in Sri Lanka.It is located in 5km away from Badulla Town. Height of this 64m.
Click following link to visit rute map for Diyaluma Waterfall. Click Here
Dunhinda Falls is a most beautiful waterfall in Sri Lanka.It is located in 5km away from Badulla Town. Height of this 64m.
Click following link to visit rute map for Dunhinda Waterfall. Click Here
3. Diyaluma Waterfall
Diyaluma Falls is 220 m high and the second highest waterfall in Sri Lanka. and 361st highest waterfall in the world. It is situated 6 km away from Koslanda in Badulla District on Colombo-Badulla highway. The Falls are formed by Punagala Oya, a tributary of Kuda Oya which in turn, is a tributary of Kirindi Oya.
4. Bopath Ella
Bopath Ella is a waterfall situated in the Ratnapura District of Sri Lanka. It has a shape very similar to the leaf of the Sacred fig or "Bo" tree, which has earned it this name. The waterfall is a major tourist attraction in the country. Local myths say that it is haunted and that it hides a treasure trove. Bopath Ella is located in a village named Agalwatte in Kuruwita in the Ratnapura District of Sri Lanka. Height is 30m.
Kelaniya Royal Buddhist Temple In Sri Lanka
“The sin of a life time Are all rendered null Once Kelaniya is worshipped, A single time”
Kelaniya Temple is located at the city of Kelaniya, 12km east of the city of Colombo.
Direction of Kelaniya Buddhist Temple
Click Here :- Kelaniya Buddhist Temple - Directions
Kelaniya Temple built on the banks of the Kelaniya River is one of the most sacred sites of Sri Lanka. It is believed Buddha together with 500 Arahats (Supremely enlightened beings) visited Kelaniya on the Wesek day of the Buddhist Era 2531 and expounding of the Dhamma, the Buddhist doctrine to the inhabitants of the island. Buddha’s timely visit to the island resulted in quelling an imminent war between two kings named Chulodara and Mahodara over a jewel–encrusted throne. Buddha having preached the doctrine on the disputed throne offered to him ensued lasting peace between the two kings. The great stupa built upon the site enshrining the throne was since then called Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara.
History of Kelaniya Temple
Kelaniya Temple believed to had been built in the era prior to the chronologically recorded history of Sir Lanka (since 543 B.C) was renovated by Prince Uttiya, brother of King Devanampiyatissa following the arrival Arahat Mahinda in 307 BC. According to the Mahawansa, King Devanampiyatissa’s brother Uttiya renovated the vihara for the first time. Prince Uttiya also built the first ever residential quarters of the Buddhist monks (Sanghawasa) there.
The ancient temple was destroyed time and again by the Dravidian invaders from Southern India. Each time the temple had been reconstructed. The medieval temple was destroyed by the Portuguese in 1510 yet reconstructed by King Kirthi Sri Rajasingha in the year 1967. New Temple was initiated in 1927 and completed in 1946 under the patronage of philanthropist Mrs. Helena Wijewardene.
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